UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF ABBA

ABBA’s heartfelt stories and infectious anthems inspire and unite fans from across musical genres, generations, and the globe. Join us for an evening of euphoric celebration as we showcase one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.

The Musical Stage Company’s 16th annual signature concert spotlights hit songs from ABBA, with wildly imaginative arrangements and orchestrations by Reza Jacobs. Featuring Canada’s most celebrated stage performers in Toronto’s exquisite Koerner Hall, UnCovered is a one-of-a-kind ‘unmissable’ event.

UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF ABBA will be on stage at Koerner Hall, November 8 – 10, 2022. Single tickets are available now via The Royal Conservatory of Music. Click here to purchase tickets.

VIDEOS

PHOTOS

An angled distanced image of 6 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their standing mic. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long wavy brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments.

Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress, stands spotlighted on a dark stage. Her eyes are closed and she’s blissfully smiling while holding the mic up, mid-note. A few other performers are seated in the low blue-lit background, stripes of pink lighting centered.

Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots, stands spotlighted on on stage, holding up her mic as she sings, eyes closed in the moment. The orchestra is low-lit behind her in dark blues and pinks, stripes of green lighting framing the shot.

A centered, distanced image of 4 performers spotlighted on stage, the two outer performers facing each other and singing into their handheld mics. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots, facing right; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat, standing center and singing into a standing mic while playing guitar; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, standing behind Beau and smiling at him as he plays guitar; and Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long straight brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress and facing left. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments.

A full-body image of Beau Dixon and Jully Black, seated on stage and partly highlighted while they dance in their seats. Beau (left), a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat, plays harmonica into the mic he’s holding; and Jully (right), a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress, leans into Beau, her eyes closed and smiling brightly in mid-dance. Other performers are standing behind them or out of focus in the right frame.

An angled image of Andrew Penner, a white man with brown & silver hair, a short beard, and a grey blazer, playing guitar and singing into a standing mic. He’s standing spotlighted on stage, with other performers in the low red-lit background; two seated and three with standing mic positioned as supporting vocalists.

An angled image of Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat, brightly lit on stage and singing into a standing mic while smiling at someone out of frame. He’s posed as if mid-stride and mid-blink. Two performers are seated in the background, smiling.

A close-up image of Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long straightened brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress, spotlighted and singing on stage, the mic in her right hand while her left hand holds onto the mic stand. Behind her in low blue lighting are two supporting vocalists.

A distanced image of 3 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their mics. Left to right shown are Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long straightened brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and other performers, with several instruments set-up for use.

A centered, distanced image of 6 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their mic and encourage the standing audience to clap along and dance. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a while woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; Hailey Gillis, a while woman with long wavy brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments. Several rows of audience members run along the bottom frame, the theatre darkened.

A centered, distanced image of 6 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their standing mic. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a while woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; Hailey Gillis, a while woman with long wavy brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments. Several rows of audience member silhouettes run along the bottom frame, the rest of the theatre darkened.

The Musical Stage Company has been awarded a #SafeTravels Stamp by WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council), for adopting health and hygiene global standardized protocols.

Credits

A MUSICAL STAGE COMPANY PRODUCTION

CAST

Performer
Landon Doak

Performer
Hailey Gillis

Performer
Kelly Holiff

Performer
Gavin Hope

Performer
Germaine Konji

Performer
Vanessa Sears

Performer
Rosie Callaghan

Performer
Matthew Joseph

CREATIVE TEAM

Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator
Reza Jacobs

Staging & Dramaturgy
Fiona Sauder

Associate Director of Music
Kevin Wong

Script Curation
Jason Spetter

Stage Manager
Seren Brooke Lannon

Copyist
Jonathan Corkal-Astorga

Lighting Designer
Logan Raju Cracknell

BAND

Woodwinds
Sasha Boychouk

Cello
Rachel Pomedli

Bass
Justin Gray

Drums/Percussion
Jamie Drake

Venue

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is UnCovered taking place?

The in-person UnCovered: The Music of Abba, will be taking place at Koerner Hall, on Bloor St West, near St. George Subway Station. The Hall is a part of the Royal Conservatory of Music and Boasts wrap-around oak ribboning for the ultimate acoustics experience.

What is the capacity of the venue?

The seating capacity of Koerner Hall is 1135.

What about the safety risks of an indoor in-person event?

We are committed to bringing you inspiring live music and performance, in a way that is safe and responsible. The Musical Stage Company and the Royal Conservatory of Music are following all Health Canada, Public Health Ontario, and Toronto Public Health guidelines, and implementing all recommendations, for the safety of our audience, our cast, and our crew members.

If the provincial government decides that it is no longer safe to hold this event due to health risks, the event will be postponed and tickets will be refunded.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets to the In-person UnCovered: The Music of Abba will be available entirely through the Royal Conservatory of Music’s own Box Office, beginning September 6.

Show Calendar

TICKETS

Single tickets are available now via The Royal Conservatory of Music. Click here to purchase tickets.

IMPORTANT DATES

Performance Dates: November 8 – 10, 2022

REFUND POLICY

All sales are final, except if you are feeling unwell on the day of the concert. If you are feeling sick or unwell on the day of the concert please contact The Royal Conservatory Box Office for an exchange or refund of your ticket. You can contact 416.408.0208.

Live Captions

Each performance of UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF ABBA will be captioned live via CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation). Audience members will be able to access the captions from within the theatre on their personal smartphone by connecting to free wifi and scanning a QR code to access the captioning feed. There will also be tablets available to check out from The Musical Stage Company for those who would prefer to view their captions at their seat on a larger screen.

Koerner Hall Accessible Seating

The patron seating can accommodate 9 persons seated in wheelchairs or using other mobility devices (scooters, walkers). In Koerner Hall accessible seating locations, patrons can remain in their mobility device or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot, or do not wish to transfer to a theatre seat, should request accessible seat locations when ordering tickets.

Folding arm rests are available in orchestra level row A and B both aisle seats and Lower Balcony, Row E both aisle seats.

Quiet Room in Koerner Hall

A quiet room in Koerner Hall, separated from the audience, for people with sensory considerations, those on the autism spectrum, ADD/ADHD, or a learning disability is available to patrons upon request. Concerts are watched through a glass window, with controllable volume. Please contact Accessibility Manager Alethea Bakogeorge at at aletheabakogeorge@musicalstagecompany.com, or by phone at (416) 927-7880 ext. 226 or the box office for more information and availability.

Assistive listening devices

Listening devices are available on loan, with no charge, for any Koerner Hall presentation. To request an assistive listening device, please contact Accessibility Manager Alethea Bakogeorge at at aletheabakogeorge@musicalstagecompany.com, or by phone at (416) 927-7880 ext. 226 or ask an usher upon arrival.

Mobility Assistive Devices

Royal Conservatory ushers will check mobility assistive devices at the back of the theatre, when patrons reach their seats and will return them upon request, or during breaks in the performance and at the end of the performance.

Courtesy Wheelchairs

For patrons who require assistance travelling within the building, (please note: for those patrons with mobility limitations, it is a fair walking distance from the box office to your seat), the Royal Conservatory offers wheelchairs on loan which are subject to availability. Patrons who know in advance that they would like to reserve a wheelchair for their concert-going visit can either email or call the box office, prior to the event. When you arrive, please come to the box office and our staff will be happy to bring a wheelchair to you and provide entrance to seat service, when requested. Because of liability issues, Royal Conservatory staff can not accompany patrons outside of the building.

Service Animals

Accredited service animals are welcome; please advise the box office when ordering your tickets to ensure a suitable seat is reserved.

Food and Beverage

For barrier free food and beverage service, Royal Conservatory food and beverage personnel will make an effort to approach persons using mobility devices to place their orders. Please let our staff know if assistance is required.

If you have any questions about captions or other accessibility concerns, please contact Accessibility Manager Alethea Bakogeorge directly by email at aletheabakogeorge@musicalstagecompany.com, or by phone at (416) 927-7880 ext. 226.

UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF ABBA Programme

November 8 - 10, 2022